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Day 59 - Harvard Classics - 90 Day Challenge

Aug 24: Pliny's LETTERS

Survivor's Story of Vesuvius

The eruption of Vesuvius that demolished Pompeii and buriedthousands of people was witnessed by Pliny. He describes hispanic-stricken flight with his mother from the doomed villathrough falling ashes and sulphurous fumes. His famous uncle,the elder Pliny, lost his life while investigating the eruption andaiding refugees.

Aug 25: Kelvin's TIDES

Britain Saved by a Full Moon

We to-day know that there is a direct relation between the moonand tides. When Julius Caesar went to conquer Britain his transportswere wrecked because he did not know the tides on theEnglish coast; a knowledge of which might have changed thewhole course of history.

Aug 26: FROISSART'S CHRONICLES

The Prince of Wales Wins His Spurs

A brilliant victory for the English king was gained in this battle,a fight in which vast numbers of French nobility, many princes,and the aged King John of Bohemia were slain. Froissart describesall in detail.

Aug 27: Burns' POEMS AND SONGS

Priceless Treasures of Memory

"A man's a man for a' that." "Should auld acquaintance be forgot.""To see her is to love her and love but her forever." "Flowgently, sweet Afton." Every stanza of Burns is treasured. Howmany have you stored up?